Why I Sold My Audi S8

[@astrodad656]

My 2013 S8 has 46k miles. Out of warranty. Bought it used 2016 for $48k [original sticker$130k] with 36k miles ...it came loaded with 1 defect: night vision camera was cracked. Didn't care so bought the car. Got all season tires to avoid the swapping twice a year. AC went out...$300 repair. It's a dream so far. It's a Sleeper.... Fast. Really comfortable. Most don't know what it is ...but those that do nod in respect.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great comment. I agree 100%. I miss it

[@peterfrestadius7694]

Exactly why i bought one, S8 -t .....32,000 km or 20’ miles 60’ $ including extra warranty ! One should have a warm garage!! Unfortunately with the COVID-19 probably being around for some time (hope NOT) you want to be comfortably “Numb” on in the air!! Been driving Volvo V70 t5.....t6.....and now hopefully driving this to the end of time, only drive 10.000 km a year and at 60 years age €:-) ! 🥷🏻🙏😇🇸🇪⛄️👀🙄🤔🥴😊💫🧚🧚❤️

[@astrodad656]

Got it tuned apr 1. Did I mention that it's fast?

[@sneakerhead4770]

astrodad65 been in a stage 2 s8 pulls stupid hard. Probably 10.6-10.8 quarter mile. Had a stage 1+ A8L tracked 11.806 so basically stock S8 acceleration. Only ran it once with that tune. Later had a slightly better tune and tcu tune so mb 11.6 but didn’t run it to know

[@Dave-jv3th]

@@astrodad656 300 repair for AC compressor repair? Thats cheap.

[@touringteg]

KZbin life dealing with background noise! S8 is a neat car but I would not want one out of warranty. Gallardo brakes! Appreciate the updates.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Yep, ha ha. Yeah I didn't want to deal with out of warranty either. Too much liability

[@azstmpr]

Congrats on the new cars. I traded a A3 3.2 for the GLA45. I had a solid $6k bill if I kept it. Ouch

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great choice on the GLA 45. As you know, I had one, lots of videos on it on the channel

[@valentynfrunza6159]

I just got an S8 yesterday 2013 with 107k miles for 28k$, and the owner installed carbon ceramic brakes for 17k$, and Forgeline wheels for 7200$, in my opinion it’s a great deal

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great deal for sure. Congrats !

[@sneakerhead4770]

Did he install new turbos on it too? Pretty sure ur gonna need them soon if he didn’t 12-13k at the dealer and 9k from an experienced shop

[@mauritsbuskens6595]

@@sneakerhead4770 why do those break?

[@sneakerhead4770]

Maurits Buskens it has a valve that is supposed to keep oil inside the turbos when u turn off the vehicle. This valve a very small cheap part fails and let’s the oil drain completely then when u start the vehicle the turbos are dry at first and they wear themselves away little by little until they completely fail between 80k-120k I wanna say. Others attributed it to an oil screen, but essentially the same thing dry starting the turbos. They need lubrication from the moment u turn the car on as they spin at like 20k rpm even in idle

[@skinny342346]

There is currently an open recall for the turbos, call an audi dealership go get it done now for free

[@send2739]

11:50 I disagree that it will depreciate to a “$5,000” car. These are kind of the last of a breed and I feel them still be desirable and not just brought them out to nothing. Obviously made this video years ago and a lot has changed since then but even then I don’t think they would be dirt cheap cars at any point. Yes, they will depreciate more but I think most of the depreciation has already happened and these might be a great fun budget saloon. These can be bought for under 30k now.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great point, its a lot of car for under $30k

[@sneakerhead4770]

It’s a lot of car for that price but keep in mind repairs will be repairs of a 120k car not a 30k car. It will add up fast turbos. Turbos 12k abs module 2k. Pc valve every 2 years lol and like he said water valve 2500. Basically everything that breaks is gonna be 2-3k and up. Ur prob gonna need engine mounts on older used. For both that’s prob 4K or a lil more. It adds up. Pay 30k and have 20k on deck for the repairs.

[@michaelbrown-ws1pc]

​@@sneakerhead4770 get the extended warranty for about $3k and have some fun. Just got a 13 w60k miles for $29k. Warranty for 3 yrs or 110k miles, and that's when I'll get rid of it. Until then, put your seatbelt on if you're riding with me 😂😂

[@Brett7777]

Your nicer than me. I just meet my clients there. I personally do not care for clients riding in my car. Too much liability. Each his own. I remember a lady who sold high end properties in Greenwich CT. She drove a 911. I asked her don’t you prefer to have your clients in your car. She said there is nothing that can’t be said while at property or on my cell. She also said clients are loyal to you or they are not. That resonated with me till this day. Audi is cool but it is money pit out of warranty.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great comment. Good to hear. Yes, had to cut my loses with the Audi

[@user-up4vd5ov8x]

That suspension for compressor and 2 front end struts plus labor will be about 4k. Sucks

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good point. Thanks for watching.

[@shepardsmith3235]

I loved our X3. The interior was so nice, I cared less if you had a Rolls or anything. Super high quality leather and immaculate wood throughout. But I stared having mechanical problems at the 8 year mark. My extended warranty was going to run out at the end of the 9th year and I was quoted $13,000 FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. I sold the car and got $9,000. Not bad since I bought it CPO for $29,000 at the three year mark. I now have two Teslas and take care of the battery scrupulously, Only charge to 80% and as a whole do not abuse the cars at all. Just drive them. And they are really fun to drive as they are glued to the road and are fast in a way an IC car cannot be. The power is instantaneous and linear and I never need to put my foot down and the regen braking saves the brakes big time. Probably wont need pads till at least 50,000 miles. Just my two cents. EV's are the future now. Take heed and do not buy another IC engine car. 4

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Cool, sounds like you made a great choice! Congrats

[@shepardsmith3235]

Thanks, Im a subscriber. What a lot of people dont understand is that the electronics are brutally expensive to repair and this becomes an issue when they are older. And you better have an extended warranty or a service contract when this happens. Thats the problem with these beautiful cars like the S8 or X5's. They are incredibly expensive to fix when they are older. Thats why when I wanted an extended warranty from the 10th year on I was quoted a price of $13,000 and for only one year!! The best car I ever had reliability wise was my G35 Infinity. I gave it to my daughter in law when I got my Tesla S. It was 13 years old and had no major mechanical problems. She drove it another year and a half and sold it for $11,000! I only paid $42,000 new. @@GlennsCarCollection

[@jeh1333]

The trick with cars like your S8 is to keep it as long as possible and then scrap it. I have owned my 2003 S Class Mercedes for 15 years. Its cost me about $7500 in maintenance and repair during that time. I am still running it and I have no plans to sell it any time soon.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good idea. Thank you for the comment

[@farley9255]

I've always been curious about these massage seats they put into luxury vehicles these days. Is it comparable to an actual massage chair with rollers or is it like a Walgreens vibrating pad that heats up built into the seats?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

regarding the massage, its effective, its not a deep massage but you do feel it. its good, especially after playing hockey. This car was a 2013, the new german cars are much, much better

[@quikgt]

$3000 for waterpump😧NO thanks!

[@glenn3350]

Can’t wait to see what you replace it with

[@rakebquraishi4584]

I was thinking of picking up the 2016 - 2017 S8 but im concerned about its reliability and the amount of money thrown in for just maintenance.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

If you buy one make sure you are under warranty the entire time you own it

[@jenniferbarron9060]

Had an Audi A7, was a nice car but I traded it in for a new 2020 mustang. Truth is I prefer the mustang. The Mustang has bags more character and great fun to drive

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great choice

[@34hockeyplayer]

The S8 is a special car

[@GlennsCarCollection]

it is

[@devellwilson7099]

Special car require special money lol.

[@jojoc3594]

Beautiful car. Can't wait to see the next daily

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Me neither

[@turnne]

So if my math is correct....30,000 miles @$1.40 per mile is $42,000 which is what the car cost you Not sure if the time frame was given on this? As was stated in the video these cars do depreciate literally down to zero, but at that point the owner is not going to put the money in it to use the parts and service that it requires due to the car's value proposition

[@GlennsCarCollection]

The time frame was 2 years. Great comment. Thank you

[@fabriciodesouza8076]

Thinking about trading my c6 corvette for one s8 2013 or 2015 not for daily driving

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Nice, the S8 is great but 4,400 pounds. A lot heavier than a vette.

[@devellwilson7099]

Thank you for the knowledge Glenn, picking up a 2018 tomorrow yahoo

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Nice ! congrats. I miss mine

[@mikevanamburgh4737]

I want to guess M2 Competition but when you say sports car, I think you mean an actual sports car. 2021 Supra could be a possibility but if I had to do one guess, I'd have to say a 2015+ Viper replaced the McLaren.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great guesses, to be revealed next week

[@zacharyholgate7968]

Good video however why did you not build/price and place an online factory order a new fully loaded 2020 Audi S8 when it came out for about $150,000. Also why would anybody want a used car anyways I do not understand the popularity of used cars just buy a new luxury or sports car for around $150,000 to $200,000 fully loaded any time you want to replace an older car in your fleet.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Thank you for your comment. This 2013 Audi S8 was $120k new. I bought it in the $40's and sold it in the $30's. I drove all those miles with a fully loaded car and only lost $10-15k. The first owner lost 90k in depreciation, if I bought a new one for $150k. I would lose $100k in depreciation. I would rather lose $10-15k on a used one and have $80k to spend buying multiple cars.

[@Sylverlee]

Glen what’s your new job and what’s your take on the current state of commercial real estate?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I am a Commercial Real Estate broker, same line of work, different company. The commercial real estate market has been on hold the last 3 months. hopefully it will return strong later this year

[@jerryjerry9848]

@@GlennsCarCollection you may be driving a “smart” car......

[@GianniRips]

How are you going to lease a car when you put on 20k miles per year? Don’t most leases cap at 12k or 15k miles per year?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Great question. My wife has a lot of left over miles on her 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I will lease a new car at 12k miles a year and I have about 8-10k I can add using her car.

[@leroyhamilton6333]

Legend or what

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Legend

[@G8xm3kel]

Always wanted one what are these like

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I highly recommend it. Great highway car but I would not own one without a warranty. It can get expensive

[@timothythomas6342]

MY dream car!

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I hope you get one. Prices are coming down

[@27Ctrojans]

First time you get hit with that out of warranty repair... Bye German luxury car. Hmm if I were to guess your next sportscar I'd say evora 400. Make me jealous Glen 🤣

[@GlennsCarCollection]

ha ha, good choice, to be revealed next week

[@davidgreen1504]

Ahh a sad day in Audi land nothing drives like a s8 I know I have a 2015 by the way did you get rid of additional wheel set up if not im interested thanks😣

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Winter tire set up is for sale if you are interested. Email me at [e-mail]

[@scottjohnson8316]

Those twin turbos on the 4.0 are known to blow due to oil starvation due to stupid screen design and also oil separator issues......most people who know this won’t buy that car or the A8, S7, S6.....shame on Audi for that one

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good point

[@scottjohnson8316]

Idk man IF I had the means I would get a 2018 Audi s8 PLUS ( because the 18’s were updated on those issues from those TSB’s ) over even a newer M5 and E63 AMG S simply because it’s more of a sleeper and the S8 simply hasn’t more rear legroom and comfort. I would call it a day and keep that car for decades!!!

[@sneakerhead4770]

The problem was fixed in either the 15 or 16 MY had a 4.0 myself and the turbos did eventually go out. Knowing what I know I wouldn’t touch a 13 or 14 unless it was dirt cheap because them turbos cost

[@scottjohnson8316]

According to the tsb from audi themselves that turbo and oil separator issue was not resolved until late 17’ models with the 4.0 engine. Look it up, you’ll definitely see it plain as day. In fact Audi even shows the VIN range.

[@sneakerhead4770]

Scott Johnson ok thanks for that clarification I haven’t checked the tsb’s in a while. Didn’t know it was the late 17s I’m gonna have to find that bulletin because I may be considering an s8 plus, otherwise stretch for a 20 MY I like the new body but they are gonna depreciate a lot so it would be better to wait some months. But anyway I went thru this problem on a 13 4.0 a8L a while ago. This one had made it to around 114k before the turbos blew.

[@neilrobertson1345]

Is it normal for burn oil that low mileage?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

in my experience with high performance engines yes. I always had to add oil in my E90 M3

[@farley9255]

🤣@3:07 that's the same reaction you get when you have to do a test drive with a passenger who won't stop talking during filming

[@salmandanish1592]

Glenn, do the S8s suffer from oil leaks similar to BMW 750i?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

maybe high mileage ones or ones that sit for long period of time

[@novakradakovic4752]

Yes they do. Anything that has to be done on the motor, the engine has to come out. Labor,labor. $$$$$$.

[@Marchah]

Novak, course that's not true..... turboswap? Engine in. Spark plugs? Engine in Oil change? Engine in Offcourse there are several repairs that require engine out... but every car in this class has this.

[@pele2005]

So you forgot how much money you will pay in overage fees for mileage on that lease car.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good point. I traded this car in in 2020 and leased a new M340i xdrive. Due the pandemic and now still working from home, I am under the mileage. They will change when on the next lease (June) when I return to the office

[@peterfrestadius7694]

He’s Just talking about expenses.......change the title........ and by a Volvo....they are great cheap to own and run......Good Luck ! Maybe you should have bought some Tesla.......stocks then you wouldn’t have to worry about this topic !

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Thanks for the tip. I've made a lot of money on Tesla stock how do you think I've owned over 100 cars.

[@RomanTrollanski]

Those cars are meant for people who buys them new and seels them at an outrageous depreciation to handy mechanics entuziasts. It's an amazing car, you just must to understand it. Who cares if it depreciate, it's like dumping your wife because got older...

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good point

[@thathucammii2997]

Hi, really enjoy your videos, I'm looking for an Audi S8 to buy, same model as yours, I know cars like these can be expensive to fix sometimes, but my concern is, if a car like this can hold up maybe +100.000 miles without major issues and doing all the regular maintanance and maybe some extra work. My question to you is, even if it has expensive services, can an Audi S8 (D4) hold up and last a long time?

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Turbos seem to fail around 70-80k miiles and they cost $9k to replace. The suspension is electronic and I am sure that would fail before 100k. I love the car but I would not own one without a warranty

[@garywaters6606]

@@GlennsCarCollection Thank you for the video and head's up. I am about to look at one with 87K miles on it, and the maintenance is a huge concern.

[@thathucammii2997]

@@GlennsCarCollection But what if I buy one, even out of warranty, am I gonna have to bring the car all the time to the shop, to change parts? Once I buy the expensive parts, won't it last a long time? My concern with a car like this is knowing if the engine and transmission are reliable, and I haven't seen many rebuilt engines from Audi, I guess what concerns most Audi owners is how often you're gonna to change parts, because I'm looking for a daily driver, so buying the expensive parts, will it make a difference in dependability for the next year's to come, with me just going to the shop for regular maintenance?

[@miketrell1853]

@@thathucammii2997 this car is not a daily driver vehicle. I have a 2014 Audi s8 d4 and and it was hell out of warranty. The folding mirrors stopped working the solor sunroof stopped working then the engine took a dump on me at 70,000miles with regular maintenance kept up by Audi in Georgia. I truly can say that i have a huge paperweight in my garage, just buy a Honda.

[@TheChocolateChamp]

@@miketrell1853 well you just helped me make my decision lol.

[@robertotooraw7848]

Is it really expensive to own the S8

[@GlennsCarCollection]

it is

[@markbaum9615]

Congrats....you just got rid of 2 maintenance nightmares

[@GlennsCarCollection]

ha ha, yeah the new cars will be reliable

[@109rfan1]

Ugh. Keep mentioning new sports car but not telling us you tease

[@GlennsCarCollection]

you will see next week

[@itechfive240]

The old car the new job the new car. The this , the that Trust me his clients in back are scraping at the windows to get out of this guys car.

[@Alan-ck6fg]

Had the factory and the extended warranty till 2025

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Wow, that's great. I wish I did

[@FunnyB000]

At least u had the seatbelt on

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Yep

[@dave_gillan]

🥱

[@upsettuh]

S is not comparable to M or AMG. S is more compatible with 550 in Benz and X40 or X50 in BMW. RS is competitive with AMG or M. Usually a tune is needed to unleash the full beast on RS vehicles.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Good point. Unfortunately there is no RS8

[@Jommybutler1234]

@@GlennsCarCollection It’s called the S8 Plus

[@supie5063]

S8 was only 30 hp less than the rs6 the s8 plus is a beast tho 600 on paper but more like 620hp

[@sneakerhead4770]

Not on an a8. On the A8 u can get 4.0T. Which is what was in the S6 or S7. Same turbos on the A8 4.0T as the S6 and S7. So on the flagship u basically getting a big boat with the Audi S performance. If u get an S8 it’s getting essentially the RS performance, however they don’t want to label this big boat RS. So an S8 competes with S63. And the A8 4.0T is like the 8 cylinder S550 Benz

[@gooden000]

You got it wrong bro..audi rs models is what competes with bmw m and amgs

[@BrandonTMons]

The Audi S8 is basically a RS car. They don't make a RS8. And it has the exact same drivetrain as the RS7.

[@gooden000]

@@BrandonTMons well at least the s8 plus

[@BrandonTMons]

@@gooden000 yessir